Everton boss Ancelotti confirms Super Eagles playmaker Iwobi has completely recovered pre-Brighton

Published: April 09, 2021

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Alex Iwobi is now available for selection to face Brighton & Hove at The American Express Community Stadium on Monday after recovering from a minor knock.

The Nigeria playmaker sat out the Toffees 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on April 5 - the first game after the March international break.

Iwobi was not involved in the Super Eagles' win against the Republic of Benin on March 27 but received medical clearance to feature in the next game against Lesotho ten days ago.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Ancelotti said : "Alex Iwobi will be available.

"Jordan Pickford started training this week. He is not 100 per cent and we don’t want to take a risk on in this game."

Former Arsenal star Iwobi has been left out of Everton's matchday squad on three occasions this season due to fitness issues, against London clubs Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Palace.

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